Paul J. Howard’s PERENNIAL ASTERS 
MICHAELMAS DAISIES 
Fall flowering Hardy Asters or Michaelmas Daisies are among the showiest of 
our late flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth of bright bloom in late summer 
and fall, when most other perennials are past blooming. They grow strong and 
bushy, from two to five feet high, according to variety, covering the plants with 
their profuse and constant bloom. For best effect, Hardy Asters should be planted 
in masses, using at least three plants of one variety. 
They grow freely in any good garden soil, in a sunny position, often flowering 
in the summer, and when cut back, produce a continuous mass of bloom again in 
late summer and autumn. 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. This is the closest shade to red in Michaelmas 
Daisies, being a bright rosy crimson. Free flowering, of medium height, and very 
showy in the border. 
CLIMAX. Tall, showy plant, 5 feet high, with large, pyramidal spikes of large, 
light lavender-blue flowers. Blooms freely, fine for cutting. 
MOUNT EVEREST. A wonderful white Aster, best of all whites. Very tall, 
well-formed, pointed pyramids, with many lateral growths, which flower right down 
to the ground. Flowers are pure white with small yellow center. 3 to 4 feet. 
SURVIVOR. Wonderfully fine, hardy, fall-blooming aster, latest of all to flower. 
It is the outstanding aster in any garden, bearing great masses of large, bright rose- 
pink blooms in fall. 
VIOLETTA. Large flowers of violet blue, covering the stalk from base to top; 
extremely free flowering and showy. 
DWARF PERENNIAL ASTER 
WARTBURG STAR. A beautiful spring and summer flowering Aster for the 
border. Large flowers 2 to 3 inches across, of deep lilac blue, with brilliant orange 
centers, are produced on strong 12-inch stems, splendid for cutting. A recent intro- 
duction that is worthy of a place in every garden. 
ASTER FRIKARTI—Wonder of Stafa 
We know of no finer hardy perennial than this lovely Aster. In California it is 
nearly everblooming, producing masses of showy sprays of large daisy-like flowers 
from spring until mid-winter. Flowers are large, of heavy texture, with stiff petals 
of bright lavender blue, yellow centered, and splendid for cutting. Plants are 
shapely and compact, about two feet high, with neat dark green foliage, and may 
be grown in pots for porch or patio decoration. They thrive in ordinary soil, in sun 
or half-shade. 
Price of all Asters listed above: /3: for $1.50; Dozen $5.00 
CONVOLVULUS 
CONVOLVULUS MAURITONICUS. One of the most satisfactory low growing 
plants for border, rock garden, or to trail over walls and terraces. Thrives in full 
sun, and is covered from spring until late fall with morning-glory-like flowers of 
lavender blue. 3 for $1.45; Dozen $4.80. 

HARDY ASTER, SURVIVOR 
CYCLAMEN BEGONIA 
These lovely flowers, so much grown in pots EVERBLOOMING BEGONIAS are without an 
for indoor decoration, are charming in the gar- equal for bedding, low borders and edging. The 
LOVELY CYCLAMEN 

den, where they will grow and bloom in shaded 
spots, under trees, in rock gardens, and on the 
north side of buildings, walls, etc., giving a touch 
of luxury to the garden. The foliage is so hand- 
some that they are decorative even when not in 
bloom. 
Lavender Dark Salmon 
Orange Red Light Salmon 
Rose Pure White 
Saffron Red Salmon Scarlet 
Mixed Colors 
3-inch Pots, 3 for $1.50; Dozen $ 5.00. 
4-inch Pots, 3 for $2.75; Dozen $10.00. 
COLEUS 
For brilliant foliage effects, nothing surpasses 
the various types of Coleus. Grown in pots, they 
brighten a room or patio and they are useful in 
beds and window boxes from early spring until 
frost. The trailing Coleus is striking for hanging 
baskets and window boxes, and for edging beds 
or borders of other plants. Our plants are cutting- 
grown from the choicest varieties, and can be 
supplied in all the rich color combinations. 4-inch 
pots, 3 for $1.45; Dozen $4.80. 
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flowers are of the brightest colors and are borne 
in great profusion continuously. Of greatest value 
in shady beds and borders, and as pot plants. 
CARMEN. Bright rose flowers in clusters well above the 
deep bronze purple leaves, which are so beautiful as to 
warrant growing for the foliage alone. Extremely free 
flowering, the blossoms contrasting beautifully with the 
foliage. An outstanding variety for pot plants or for group 
planting. 
CHRISTMAS CHEER. Very fine brilliant scarlet. 
ILLUSION. One of the most beautiful of all. The large 
flowers almost: like apple blossoms, have light rose pink 
edged petals, with white centers, set off by bright green, 
waxy foliage. 
LUMINOSA. This is the most popular red-flowering 
Begonia for borders. Bronze foliage 
DWARF LUMINOSA. Compact form of above. 
PRIMA DONNA. Brilliant clear pink, shading to rose. 
Strong tall growing plants. 
SNOW. Pure glistening white blossoms and bright green 
foliage that does not darken when planted outdoors, nor do 
the flowers turn pinkish, as do other white varieties. 
3-inch Pots: 3 for 70c; Dozen $2.50; 
$20.00 per 100. 
4-inch Pots: 3 for $1.45; Dozen $5.00. 
